Smoky Purple 343-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #5D5962, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #5D5962 · 343-7DB
Smoky Purple
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smoky Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D5962
RGB93, 89, 98
Estimated LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Smoky Purple
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Midnight
Sherwin-Williams
#5D5962
Close digital match
Forge
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#5F5A63
Close digital match
Mythic
Benjamin Moore
#605A61
Close digital match
Legacy
Behr
#5C5967
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#595461
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#656470
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Smoky Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Purple
#5D5962
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C5F8F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Smoky Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Purple have?
Smoky Purple by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smoky Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Purple are Midnight by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Forge by Valspar (a close digital match), Mythic by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoky Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Smoky Purple?
Smoky Purple has a estimated lightness value of 10.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Smoky Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.